The Pagosa Ranger District office is now open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday.

In addition to information on recreational opportunities within the Forest, the office provides a variety of services including the sale of permits for fuelwood, tree transplants and rock.

Through the San Juan Mountains Association, the office carries a variety of Smokey Bear items, maps and books, including nature identification guides, and children’s books. Sales go to support interpretive and educational efforts.